Presence of Melena in Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding Predicts Bleeding in the Proximal Small Intestine
ConclusionsThe presence of melena doubles the odds of finding a bleeding site within the proximal small intestine among patients with OGIB, and deep enteroscopy, if performed before a capsule study, should begin with an antegrade approach in these patients.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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